Director of Talent (Recruitment + L&D exp req) 
Location: Harrisburg, PA (Hybrid – 3 days on-site, 2 WFH) 
Salary: $130,000 – $135,000 + Bonus  
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, PTO, Paid Holidays, FSA, EAP 
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical Hours: M-F 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (flexible start/end) 
Sponsorship is not available  
Relocation Assistance Available 

Director of Talent (Recruitment + L&D exp req) Description 
 
Our client, a growing national retailer, is seeking a Director of Talent to join their team in Harrisburg, PA.  In this role, you will lead the development and execution of talent strategies across recruiting, learning and development, and performance management. You’ll oversee a team of 13 and report directly to the SVP of Human Resources, serving as a key partner to senior leaders as the company rapidly scales. You’ll be responsible for building the recruitment engine, refining the employer brand, and developing leadership pipelines while maintaining a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience with high-volume hiring within retail or other distributed workforces, leading talent acquisition at scale, and built or managed L&D programs. To succeed in this role, you must be a strategic builder who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys rolling up your sleeves. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly expanding brand, build scalable talent programs, and make a significant impact on culture and employee experience. 

Director of Talent (Recruitment + L&D exp req) Responsibilities 
 
•    Build and execute talent strategy aligned to business needs 
•    Oversee recruiting for corporate, field, and distribution center roles 
•    Lead and grow employer brand and employee value proposition efforts 
•    Develop scalable learning and development programs 
•    Manage performance reviews and succession planning processes 
•    Ensure positive and consistent candidate experience across hiring 
•    Create and track recruiting KPIs and use data to inform improvements 
•    Optimize ATS use and recruitment vendor relationships 
•    Support onboarding and employee engagement initiatives 
•    Collaborate with leadership to plan for future talent needs 
•    Partner with department heads to design talent development plans 
•    Manage talent budgets and oversee departmental headcount 
•    Foster a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous learning 
 
Director of Talent (Recruitment + L&D exp req) Qualifications
 
•    10+ years of HR or Talent Management experience required 
•    5+ years of leadership experience required 
•    Experience leading high-volume or distributed workforce recruiting required 
•    Background in both talent acquisition and learning & development required 
•    Applicant Tracking Systems experience required